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A Weary World Rejoices

December 4, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

A Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of Hope

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - The thrill of hope about the peace God promises brings joy.

TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10

“A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new glorious morn.”

1. Accept No Substitute Peace.

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord - and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-3a

2. Embrace the disruptive kingdom.

He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:4bFor to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:1

3. Assume the posture of peace.

They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:6After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Revelation 7:9

NEXT STEPS

Name your substitutes.Thank God for disrupting your life with the Gospel.Love someone in distress.

A New and Glorious Morn

January 1, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

A Weary World Rejoices: A New and Glorious Morn Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We resolve to rest in Jesus in 2023! TEXT - Matthew 11:28-30 OUTLINE Jesus brings a new and glorious morn into which we awaken to find rest for our souls. 1. Give up the burden of control. We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn. Matthew 11:17You are not in control! 2. Give up the burden of sin. If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. No sin is not beyond forgiveness. 3. Give up the burden of striving. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10aYou will be restless until you find rest in God. NEXT STEPS Surrender!Rest!

Glory to God in the Highest

December 24, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

A special Christmas Eve service. To all of our regular listeners, Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special "Glory" song our worship leader wrote from Christmas Eve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lur4nvthlfs A Weary World Rejoices: Glory Pastor Kent Landhuis

Sweet Hymns of Joy

December 18, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole

A Weary World Rejoices: Sweet Hymns of Joy Steve Poole TEXT – Luke 2:25-38 SONGS OF JOY in Luke 1-2 Luke 1:42-45 = Elizabeth cries out Luke 1:46-55 = Mary’s song Luke 1:67-79 = Zachariah’s prophecy Luke 2:14 = Heavenly host Luke 2:20 = shepherds glorifying and praising God Luke 2:29-32 = Simeon’s prophecy Luke 2:38 = Anna’s testimony SWEET HYMNS OF JOY... 1. While waiting in anticipation of Jesus Romans 8:19-23; Luke 2:25; Isaiah 49:13 2. Because Jesus is our consolation Luke 2:30-32; Titus 3:4-7 “Their zeal in glorifying and praising God is an implied reproof of our indolence, or rather of our ingratitude. If the cradle of Christ had such an effect upon them, as to make them rise from the stable and the manger to heaven, how much more powerful ought the death and resurrection of Christ to be in raising us to God?” ~John Calvin 3. About Jesus our redemption Luke 1:68-69; Hebrews 9:28; 2 Timothy 4:8 NEXT STEPS Reread Luke 1-2 and celebrate with these people as they sing hymns of joyful outburst when they encounter baby Jesus. Spend some time this week in a worship pose of anticipation. Write your own “sweet hymn of joy” to Jesus!Rest in the comfort we have in Jesus. Feel the embrace of a loving father, God. Pause to appreciate and thank God for His comfort this week.